Major Calyces Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Major calyces are

• A) large branches of the renal pelvis.
• B) expanded ends of nephrons.
• C) basic functional layers of the kidney.
• D) conical structures that are located in the renal medulla.
• E) the expanded ends of renal pyramids.

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